Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Rough Rider (thanks d-ron)

difficultSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 3 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

92°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 92°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

8 very high

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 577 cfs, water 73°.

Distance

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Elevation gain

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High point

4,665ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Rough Rider (thanks d-ron) is a rock climbing destination located in the Grand Junction area of Colorado's Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 4,659 feet and offers difficult routes that require a high level of skill. Climbers typically spend approximately four hours completing the routes, which are accessible year-round from January through December. Parking is available on site, and pets are permitted. The location is situated within a BLM managed area, featuring sandstone cliffs with route potential. It is accessible via local roads in Grand Junction, near the Tabeguache Trail. The area supports both trad and sport climbing styles.

Trail profile

Gain

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Avg grade

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Steepest

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High point

4,665 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,665 ft

2Climbing Route4,665 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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